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Your ticket to thrilling movie effects

Angled drivers spread ambient sound effects throughout your room.

Here's a surround speaker that'll really put you in your favorite movies. The RS-42 II delivers rich, lifelike sound that adds dimension to the action you see on-screen. Its angled driver design spreads ambient effects over a diffuse soundfield, completely enveloping you. This design also helps this speaker produce great sound even if you place it in a less-than-ideal location. Building on Klipsch's previous Reference speaker line, the Series II models have updated drivers and a new crossover system for even more spacious sound. You'll enjoy dynamic surround sound that enhances your movie experience, from soft sounds like falling rain to the roar of a dragon flying overhead. Plus, the stylishly curved grille helps soften its appearance in the back of your room.

Horn technology for "front row" sound

All Reference Series II speakers feature a redesigned version of Klipsch's famous horn-loaded tweeter. Because high-frequency sounds are more directional than bass frequencies, it's especially important to target them right toward your ears. Klipsch places their titanium tweeter inside a flared opening, known as a "horn," which disperses the highs evenly across your listening area in a 90°-wide, 60°-high pattern. With their Series II speakers, Klipsch has redesigned the shape and slope of their famous horn enclosure, so your movie soundtracks and music will sound more "open," with improved dynamics and efficiency. All in all, you can count on powerful, "front row" sound that's crystal-clear at all volume levels.

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RS-42 II

Sound great, have good sound dispersion. I had previously bought the Klipsch RF62 towers & RC-52 center as a upgrade to replace my Energy speakers running on a Yamaha RX-A710 amp. I added these speakers to balance out the system's week satellites.

Great Surrounds

I got these Klipsch RS-42 II surrounds to replace some older satellites I was using for the rears in my setup which has some Klipsch Cornwall II's for mains.They match the Cornwalls much better. Being dipoles they disperse the sound very well in the rear of the room and their sensitivity is better suited to the mains. I am very pleased with this purchase. and would do it again. The price was very good as these are closeout models.

Klipsch RS42 II

I already had two pairs of RS42 IIs. When I saw the price, I bought a third pair. At reasonable sound levels they fill the room up real nice. I also have a pair if RS52 II. I think the 42s are a better buy. My home has dozens of Klipsch Reference series speakers. I like the brand. I drive them with upper range Sony's, Denon's, and Adcom AVRs.

Pros:Nice clear sound. Well built. Great sale price. I almost bought another pair of RF82s.

very happy

Written By Jason, searcy, ar on Wednesday, March 04, 2015

Very happy with these surrounds. I own 2 pair. They will handle all the power I want to give them. They are easily mounted. And easy to place. They are very forgiving with the location because the wide displacement range of the speaker. I recommend these go anyone.

Klipsch Reference RS-42 II

I initially ordered two RS-41 II, which were good. However I wanted it liitle bit more bass to compliment by two Heresy's, a SW-10 woofer, a Klipsch KV2 Center, and a Denon AVR-1913. I should have orignially listen to Brandon to go with the RS--42 II. My basement area is 15x30, but the theater section being 15x15, with the back area with my pool table. The RS-42II's filled the complete area with the excellent Klipsch beautiful sound. And to believe I had two Realistic Optimus Surrounds. I did not know what I was misssing. Great Customer support-all around.

Probably Great for a 7.1 or 9.1 System

The promise of the diffused sound of these speakers prompted me to try them in place of the Klipsch 51iis I had initially purchased as rear speakers in a 5.1 setup. For the most part, I discovered that simply raising the height of my 51s improved the soundstage over these multi-directional speakers. The 51s have larger mid/bass drivers, so mine may have been an unfair comparison, but the occasional improvement in ambient sound effects was more than offset by the loss of three-dimensional soundstage. Were I to run a 7 or 9 channel system, however, these would be the speakers I would add.

Klipsch Reference RS-42 II

Using these with RF-52s, an RC-52 II, and a KEF 25b driven by an Onkyo SR608. The RS-42 IIs were the last piece to be upgraded, replacing Infinity Primus 160s. The difference is incredible. I was somewhat worried that the smaller woofers in the RS-42s would be noticeable but quite the opposite is true.

For mounting, I went with the Sanus EFSATB stands. These stands work nicely with the RS-42s but beware that the speakers are just under the max weight of the stands. Also, the RS-42s mounting holes are 3 inches apart and the EFSATB stands do not come with a mounting plate that fits. I used the flat plate and the double sided tape to mount and the result is surprisingly sturdy.

If you have a Klipsch reference series system, don't hesitate to get the RS-42s.

RS-42 II Speakers

Purchased the RS-42 IIs to go with RF-52s, RC-52 II, and RW-10D system driven by the Marantz SR-5002. The speakers sound blends in perfectly with the other Reference speakers. Sound is crisp, clear, precise and blends in beautifully. The odd shape of the speaker sends sound in two directions which really helps with the surround experience. We have them mounted ~5 feet high on the back wall. The RS-42 IIs do not over power the front sound stage but rather add that additional dimension. I would certainly recommend these speakers to owners of a Reference front sound stage.

Great speakers... Excellent sound quality... A++ Buy

Written By Chris S, San Antonio, Tx on Friday, February 04, 2011

Just picked up a pair of these today and I could not be more impressed with them. Sound
quality is excellent, very crisp and precise with good highs and mids. Have these paired
with a set of RF-52 II, and a RC-52 II, and a 1500w definitive sub, and denon receiver.
These speakers were the perfect ending pieces to my system. Absolutely love klipsch
quality and performance and would recommend to anyone shopping for awesome home
theater quality audio. At first glance these speakers are pretty big but once I got them
home and on my walls they really dont stick out as much as I thought they might which is
good.... Definitely not like the RC-52 and RC-62's which are look like they weight 30lbs
and are as big as my receiver!!

Driver Technology

Highly-Efficient Design: The Klipsch RS-42 II utilizes a
highly efficient design to produce more output using less power & energy for
louder sound with less distortion. The RS-42 II is able to fill smaller rooms
with outstanding, accurate, non-fatiguing surround sound that you can listen to
for hours.

Wide Dispersion Surround Technology (WDST): The Klipsch
RS-42 II delivers precise sonic detail through the careful positioning of two
Tractrix Horn loaded titanium-diaphragm tweeters and two 4-inch woofers. By aligning the two horns at 90 degrees with
respect to each other, along with the two woofers, the RS-42 II smoothly
covers a 180-degree horizontal arc, allowing maximum placement flexibility. This
unique Wide Dispersion Surround Technology delivers a new dimension of reality
and convenience, and produces a smooth, seamless broad distribution of sound,
which is the perfect vehicle for every surround format.

Tractrix Horn Tweeters: The RS-42 II utilizes dual
Tractrix Horns for a more genuine, lifelike sound. The Tractrix Horns deliver a
90-degree wide by 60-degree high dispersion pattern for a broader sound-stage.
In addition, behind each horn lies a 1.0-inch titanium tweeter with a linear
travel suspension for open, natural, sound.

Cerametallic Woofers: The dual 4-inch woofers of the RS-42 II surround
loudspeaker feature Klipsch's distinctive, copper-colored Cerametallic
material. Made with an anodized aluminum, this cone is strong and dent
resistant. The anodizing process converts its inner and outer surfaces to
ceramic. The outcome is a rigid cone with superb damping characteristics that
will not flex or resonate at frequencies within the woofer's operating range The 4-inch woofers
also employ a rubber surround for added durability.

Enclosure Design

Bass Reflex Enclosure: The dual 4-inch Cerametallic cone
woofers and dual 1-inch titanium diaphragm compression drivers are mounted in a bass
reflex enclosure which features two side-firing ports (one on each side). The
twin side-firing ports eliminate turbulence noise, while increased baffle
ribbing around the horn mouth dramatically improves acoustics across the sonic
range. The bass reflex enclosure features a MDF cabinet finished with a Matte Black
vinyl and an aluminum front baffle. The RS-42 II's rigid cabinet offers
improved internal cross-bracing to minimize panel vibrations that can color
sound.

Magnetic Grille: The surround loudspeaker features a
removable magnetic low-diffraction grille which easily snaps into place over its
cast-aluminum front baffle. The speaker can be used with or without its grille
in place.

Connections

Binding Posts: The Klipsch Reference Series RS-42 II is
equipped with sturdy binding posts to ensure a secure connection to many
types of cable and connectors. The binding post terminals will accept banana
plugs (single only), pin-connectors, spade-connectors, and bare wire.

Mounting Options

Rubber Feet: The surround speaker comes supplied with four
self-adhesive rubber feet so you can sit the speakers on a stand or shelf
securely. The rubber feet add approximately 0.3125" to the height of the
speaker.

Note: There are also two 1/4"-20 threaded inserts on the back of each
loudspeaker for mounting the speaker to third-party stands (sold
separately). The two threaded inserts are spaced 3.0" apart.

Wall Mounting: The Klipsch Reference surround speaker
features a single keyhole slot on the back of the cabinet for wall-mounting the
speaker without any additional wall-mount bracket (mounting screws not
supplied).

Placement: The Klipsch Wide Dispersion
Surround Technology surround speakers in a typical 5.1-channel system can be
mounted to side or rear walls. It is recommended that the
RS-42 II be mounted above the ear height of seated listeners (between 5 to 7 feet
above the floor).

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